Sitting on my balcony this summer day. Watching people wander along the sidewalk to a festival around the corner. Family's, groups of friends, couples holding hands. Even a couple of crows, hopping along in search of treats that might have been left by the wandering humans. A memory surfaced. A friend and I were at a cafe, and working on own projects on our computers. We sat across from each other, enjoying each other's presence while we worked separately, but still near to e